Archives Tag: Jigawa State

Tourism Travel

Crazy About the North West: Top 3 Tourist Attractions

April 19, 2022

Throughout this month, we have been looking at different states in the North West of Nigeria and what tourists can to there. North West Nigeria is filled with destinations that are sure to guarantee you a fun time if you visit. Today we will look at the top 3 attractions that pull people in for tourism … Continue reading Crazy About the North West: Top 3 Tourist Attractions

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Tourism Travel

Crazy About the North-West: 3 Things To Do in Jigawa State

April 19, 2022

Jigawa State, The New World, combines modernisation with ethnic traditions. Known mostly for their economic and social activities, tourism is yet to kick off in full force in Jigawa. Below are three things tourists can do in the state: City Tour Take a ride in the popular Keke Mai Kafa Uku (i.e. a white tricycle) … Continue reading Crazy About the North-West: 3 Things To Do in Jigawa State

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Food

Wow! This Delicacy in Benue State will Amaze You

April 19, 2022

Culture is a conditioning device; it shapes our food idiosyncrasies.  All over the world, the different plants and animals people eat as part of their cultural foods are derived from their environment. Often times, what is considered a delicacy in one country or ethnic group is considered a taboo in another country or ethnic group. … Continue reading Wow! This Delicacy in Benue State will Amaze You

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Food

Recipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State

April 19, 2022

Sandar Jauro means Jauro’s sticks in Hausa. Jauro is a Fulani male name but no one seems to know why this name was adopted for the snack under discussion. Sandar Jauro, also known as wheat sticks, is a scrumptious delight that is enjoyed in Jigawa State and other parts of Northern Nigeria. It can be … Continue reading Recipe for Sandar Jauro, the Snack Enjoyed in Jigawa State

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Food

Miyan Kuka, The Northwestern Delicacy from Jigawa State

April 19, 2022

Traditional foods are simple, naturally grown foods that have been eaten for centuries; they are passed on from generation to generation. They constitute an important part of the culture, history, identity, heritage and local economy of a region or country. Traditional foods are nutritious and most of them are free from additives. They are key … Continue reading Miyan Kuka, The Northwestern Delicacy from Jigawa State

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Agriculture

Dangote to Launch Its 25,000 Hectare Rice Outgrower Scheme in Sokoto

April 19, 2022

Thousands of rice growers in three states in Nigeria’s northern region will be getting support from Dangote to grow rice for the company’s rice supply arm. This arrangement is part of Dangote’s Rice Outgrower Scheme which will see 25,000 hectares of farmland cultivated and about 50,000 farmers engaged. Dangote announced in a press release on … Continue reading Dangote to Launch Its 25,000 Hectare Rice Outgrower Scheme in Sokoto

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Energy

Jigawa to Get 50 MW Solar Project

April 19, 2022

Renewable energy solutions providers Greenwish Partners and Oriental Renewable Solutions are partnering to deliver a 50 MW solar PV project in Jigawa State. The project is said to form part of a wider plan to diversify Nigeria’s energy mix. The Jigawa Solar project will, upon completion, have the capacity to generate 96 GWh per year. … Continue reading Jigawa to Get 50 MW Solar Project

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News

Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 8th 2016

April 19, 2022

1. Following the request of the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, President Muhammadu Buhari has given the approval of the transformation of the Presidential Lodge, at Marina, to the Lagos State Government into a world-class arts and global tourism center. 2. Under the Anchor-Borrower Programme, the Federal Government has released the sum of ₦2 billion to Jigawa State … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Tuesday, Nov 8th 2016

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Health News

Jigawa State Government Funds Eye Surgery

April 19, 2022

The Eye Care Coordinator in Jigawa State Ministry of Health, Alhaji Umar Abdulrahman, has announced that the Government has “released N20 million for the second phase of its free eye cataract surgery.” He said that more than 240 patients were operated in the first day of the exercise conducted in general hospitals in five local … Continue reading Jigawa State Government Funds Eye Surgery

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